Accounting Assistant Manager: Ledger, Tax & Fixed Assets

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off (sick and vacation)

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn in Los Angeles/Orange County seeks an Assistant Manager, Accounting to own key month-end, year-end close processes, and the fixed asset accounting cycle. You will supervise staff, review complex journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with CMS Aderant, Sage, and Emburse.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Experience designing and implementing process improvements preferred.
• Experience with CMS Aderant, Sage, and Emburse is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, macros).

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review complex and non-recurring journal entries.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts monthly; investigate variances.
• Serve as SME in the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure proper recording.
• Manage fixed asset accounting; depreciation schedules; capitalization thresholds.
• Become SME in Sage and CMS Aderant.
• Prepare and analyze reporting for domestic and international offices’ tax returns.
• Prepare property tax and sales/use tax filings across jurisdictions.
• Compile audit schedules for external audits; provide supporting documentation.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures; improve internal controls.
• Respond to information requests and provide data-driven insights.
• Identify and implement process improvements; prepare ad-hoc reports.
• Support treasury functions and special projects; assist with liquidity reporting.
• Provide guidance and supervision to accounting staff; training as team grows.

Skills

Leadership

Independence

Discretion

Communication

Multi-tasking

Excel expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CMS Aderant

Sage

Emburse

Job description

Gibson Dunn in Los Angeles/Orange County seeks an Assistant Manager, Accounting to own key month-end, year-end close processes, and the fixed asset accounting cycle. You will supervise staff, review complex journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with CMS Aderant, Sage, and Emburse.